As a male children's nurse of 8 years, and a nursing auxiliary for 7 years prior, I have had the privilege of looking after some of societies most vulnerable members. Andrea Leadsom's recent comments stating that all male carers are potential paedophiles, are the most insulting and potentially damaging comments to a much needed section of society. The comments have the potential to not only stop men entering this profession, but puts the men who are already in the profession in potential danger of verbal and physical abuse. I ask that Andrea Leadsom either retracts or explains the reasoning behind her comments.